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Metal: You are your most valuable asset

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You are your most valuable asset.  So start acting like it.  Metal is associated with preciousness and value:  wealth, investments, quality stuff.  You are precious.  Take good care of yourself.  If you have not yet established a self care routine, simply start with one intentional self loving act a day. Make a list of all the ways that make you feel appreciated, loved, cared for, healthy, happy and do this for yourself.  It might be taking a sunset walk, getting a pedicure, resting at 3 o’clock instead of coffee or tea cover up the tiredness, watching the clouds, skipping stones … Continue reading →

Metal: Dry brush your skin today

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Want a Fall wellness routine that is easy as it gets?  Dry brush you skin just before you get in the shower. Brush in long strokes from the extremities toward the chest. This helps move the lymph along it’s pathways and supports your immune system. Brush through the joints not to the joints. Lymph is concentrated in the joints, in the belly, groin, arm pits and sides of the neck. The skin is an expression of the lung. Tis the season to get brushing with a natural bristle brush. Go on…..love yourself a little more today and brush off the dead skin … Continue reading →

Metal: Mirror. Mirror.

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In Chinese culture the circle shape is associated with the Metal/Fall season and represents oneness, unity and being fulfilled. Perhaps one of the most common circles we encounter in our daily lives are mirrors. It is in a mirror that we can physically reflect on ourselves, however it is possible to reflect without a mirror as well. Look for circles today, but more importantly, reflect on what makes you whole. One self-care practice that I invite my patients to incorporate into their daily lives is looking into their eyes in the mirror daily upon waking and speak ‘I love you’ … Continue reading →

Metal: Face west

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Face west. As the sun sets face west: It’s a beautiful day Sky falls, you are aware of the darkening. Face west in reverence to ending of things.  This tip if from the Metal/Autumn Element Wisdom Card deck. I invite you to daily wellness journey with Element Wisdom Cards. Purchase here

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Earth: Eat Breakfast 7-9 am

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We are just past the midpoint of the days of the Earth/Transition season which focus on Stomach, Spleen & Pancreas wellness. The optimal time to eat breakfast is between 7-9AM during the two hour energy peak of the Stomach according to the Chinese Medicine 24 hour clock. Breakfast is a great opportunity to jump start your health and nutrition goals each day. In order to optimize digestion, space your snacks and meals 4-5 hours apart.  This allows the MMC, migrating motor complex, of the small intestine to complete one full cycle, sweeping food into the intestine for digestion and sweeping … Continue reading →

Fire – Passionflower

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Never, ever forget that you are the goddess. A force of destruction. A force of creation. Always choose dignity as passions bloom. 💜 Yes sista, this message has been downloaded from the slipstream.💫 #passionflower #shiva #stumpgrinding #goddess #stardust #relationshipcoaching

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Fire – Shine your light

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Choose integrity in relationships ever single time. If they have been holding you secret- run. If you have been holding shadow secrets – shine your light. Is it ‘jealousy’ or is it intuition? Cut the drama. Cut the cord. Claim your honor. Pierce the Matrix. If you need support, contact me. Let acupuncture release your inner Viking.

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Soup Cleanse: Beet Parsnip

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The Beet Parsnip Soup supports the wood/spring organ pair of the Liver and Gallbladder. This is the perfect soup to gently detox these organs. This pair of organs, when in balance, support our growth and creativity. It is essential to assure that these organs are not constrained during the spring season. Otherwise, we are likely to experience increased irritability and even outbursts of anger.  So dance, paint, play music, write poetry, garden and generally express yourself and create.  This is the season of action – making your dreams of winter your reality. Fill your gallbladder with vibrant green light Compliance … Continue reading →

Soup Cleanse: Asparagus Turnip

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The Asparagus Turnip soup exquisitely blends the rootedness of winter with the upward sprouting energy of spring. A simple soup is the perfect way to cook with the asparagus fresh in your yard or fresh from the spring markets. The vegetable combination supports the fire organ pair of the heart and small intestine – our imperial fire organs – which peak in the summer season. Asparagus promotes blood circulation, clears heat and detoxifies; turnips promote digestion and clear phlegm.  Spoiler alter:  this soup might just become your favorite welcome to spring winter soup favorite.   The soups can be created and enjoyed … Continue reading →

Soup Cleanse: Lentil Cilantro

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This Lentil Cilantro Soup exquisitely supports the water/winter organ pair of the Bladder and Kidney. This is the perfect soup to catch the tail end of winter in harmony food support. This pair of organs, when in balance, support our need to restore, unplug, dream and merge into higher states of consciousness.  The seeds of the year are planted during the winter, sprout during spring. come into full bloom in summer and return to the earth during fall. What have you planted this winter in the quiescence of the season? The soups can be created and enjoyed in any order.  … Continue reading →